2-Hour Universal Charger  (230-0239)      Operation    Faxback Doc. # 9669

GENERAL CHARGING HINTS

For best results, keep these hints in mind:

    Continually overcharging batteries can shorten their life and might
    cause them to explode.

    Charge only nickel-cadmium batteries in your charger.  If you try to
    charge other types of batteries, they might explode.

    Completely discharge the batteries before you charge them. Repeatedly
    charging batteries that are not fully discharged can shorten their
    useful life.

    It is normal for batteries to become warm while charging.

    Never mix different-sized batteries in the same charging chamber.

    Do not try to charge a battery other than the listed sizes by
    connecting the battery's terminals to the charging contacts with a
    piece of metal.

    Do not charge batteries when the room temperature is above 86º
    Fahrenheit. This could permanently reduce the battery's ability to
    accept a charge.

CHARGING BATTERIES

Follow these steps to charge batteries:

1.  Place the in either or both battery chambers, as indicated by each
    chamber's polarity marks (+ and -).

2.  Plug the charger's power adapter into a standard AC outlet. Press and
    hold the red button for about 2 seconds to begin the charging cycle.
    The indicator for each filled battery chamber turns on.

Note: If the indicator does not turn on when you press the red button, be
      sure you have properly inserted the batteries. If you installed them
      correctly, remove the batteries and clean the batteries' and
      charger's contact surfaces. Then reinstall the batteries and press
      and hold the red button again. If the problem persists, either the
      charger or one of the batteries you are trying to charge is faulty.

The charger automatically turns off in 2 hours. The indicator also goes 
off, and batteries other than 9-volt batteries are fully charged.

Notes:  You need to charge a 9-volt battery for about 7 hours. The charger
        does not automatically stop charging 9-volt batteries. Remove 9-
        volt batteries from the charger after 7 hours.

        If the indicator turns off about 2 minutes after you press the red
        button, the batteries you are trying to charge might be faulty.

        If the charge cycle is interrupted by a power failure, and the
        interruption lasts less than 5 seconds, the charger completes the
        charge cycle. If the interruption lasts more than 5 seconds, the
        charging indicator turns off when the power returns to normal.
        Press and hold the red button for 2 seconds to restart the charge
        cycle.

        If you do not know how long the batteries charged before the
        interruption, do not restart the charger. Use the batteries until
        they completely discharge, to avoid overcharging the batteries.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

    Do not expose the charger to any rain or excessive moisture.

    Use of any attachments not intended for use with this battery charger
    can result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury.

    Never operate the charger if it has received a sharp blow, been
    dropped, or been damaged in any way. Have it repaired by qualified
    service personnel.

    Do not disassemble the charger. Have it serviced or repaired by
    qualified service personnel only. Incorrect assembly can result in a
    risk of electric shock or fire.

    To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug the adapter from the
    outlet before you attempt any maintenance or cleaning.

    Be sure to place the cord so that it will not be stepped on or
    otherwise subjected to damage or stress.

    Do not use an extension cord. Its use could result in fire or electric
    shock.

    Do not operate the charger if the cord or adapter is damaged.

(DQ/all-01/25/95)